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Since Sadie Elledge's story went viral - she's the young waitress of Honduran and Mexican ancestry whose customers stiffed her on a tip, leaving a nasty note that read "we only tip citizens" - she's gotten plenty of attention. She's been interviewed by reporters and has received messages of support from customers and strangers alike.

Those reaching out include celebrities - the 18-year-old recently spent a day with "Jane the Virgin" actress Greice Santo, who orchestrated a pedicure-to-highlights makeover for Elledge in her hometown of Harrisonburg, Virginia. And rocker Axl Rose hooked her up with tickets for his Washington, D.C., concert with band AC/DC later...

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Since Sadie Elledge's story went viral - she's the young waitress of Honduran and Mexican ancestry whose customers stiffed her on a tip, leaving a nasty note that read "we only tip citizens" - she's gotten plenty of attention. She's been interviewed by...

More than anything, Labor Day weekend at Halas Hall proved just how much work remains before the Bears regain the benefit of the doubt.
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The NFL did not deem it as such.
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On Saturday in the Soldier Field press box, I was peeling an orange when the national anthem started.
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Devin Hester broke his own single-season NFL record with his sixth kick return for a touchdown in a 33-25 victory over the Saints at Soldier Field. Hester returned a punt 64 yards for one score, them added a 55-yard catch for another TD.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Ten thoughts after the Chicago Bears surrendered 50 points for the second time in the last 10 games, getting whipped 51-23 on Sunday by the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Brandon Marshall turned to reporters on his way inside the locker room at Gillette Stadium after the Bears suffered their latest butt kicking and said, "Put y'all's ears closer to the door."
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The scrum to get tickets to the Nov. 1 USA Eagles-New Zealand All Blacks match at Soldier Field has dispersed.
USA Rugby said tickets officially are sold out for the match, which is expected to set an attendance record for rugby in the United States.
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